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**Upcoming
Events**
MICROBOARDS:
Information Sessions in Dallas, TX
feat. MICROBOARDS
expert Ruthie Beckwith
Fall 2007
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Attend a FREE presentation about
MICROBOARDS at The Arc of the United States' National
Convention!
Join us on Saturday,
October 13th at 2:30 p.m. to
learn how a MICROBOARD is formed, how to provide
paid services, what challenges exist, and how the staff of The
Arc's Real Life program will help you successfully create a MICROBOARD.
You do not have to register
for the convention to attend this presentation!
This special bonus presentation is open to the public and
will feature MICROBOARD expert Ruthie Beckwith.
Keep scrolling down for more information about Ruthie
& the Tennessee Microboard Association!
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Event
Details
What: Bonus
presentation on MICROBOARDS...
Free and open to the public!
When: Saturday,
October 13th at 2:30 PM
Where:
Hyatt
Regency Dallas
300
Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, TX
75207
**The presentation will be held in the Cottonbowl
Room**
Who: Ruthie Beckwith of the TN
Microboard Association, Lisa Rivers of The Arc of TX, and anyone
interested in learning more about MICROBOARDS!
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What is a MICROBOARD?
A MICROBOARD is a nonprofit
organization formed by a small ("micro") board of
directors. The sole purpose of the microboards
is to serve and provide supports to one named individual who has a
disability.
MICROBOARDS are empowering to the
individual through their customized plan of care, which comes from the
person's own desires and wishes. Some microboards
choose to take their responsibilities further by contracting with the
state as a provider for their individual's services.
MICROBOARDS are operating in Tennessee, Colorado,
New Hampshire, Nevada,
Oregon, and Virginia. The Tennessee
Microboard Association is helping Iowa, Georgia,
and now Texas establish
MICROBOARDS.
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Why do individuals and
families create Microboards?
1. They want to
create a formal support system for the long haul using natural and
community services. The Real Life program already
coordinates Support Networks; microboards
provide a legal basis to be involved.
2. They want to
create a means to build resources to meet unexpected needs or desires.
3. They want to
control their attendant care staff and hire on a more
individualized basis--possibly hiring family members.
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For
Convention Attendees:
As you may know, a presentation
on MICROBOARDS and the Real Life program is scheduled
as part of The Arc's 56th National Convention in Dallas, TX.
The presentation takes place Saturday, October
13th at 8:30 am
This is
your chance to learn from Lisa Rivers of The Arc of Texas and Ruthie Beckwith of TN
Microboard Association -- the expert on MICROBOARDS!
Note: An
additional presentation will be offered to the general
public at 2:30.
The additional presentation is being offered
for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the
conference. The content of both presentations will be very
similar.
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About Ruthie
Ruthie-Marie Beckwith, Ph.D.
is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Microboards Association,
Inc. a statewide non-governmental organization dedicated to helping
people with disabilities self-manage their services and supports.
Prior to developing the
Microboards Association, Dr. Beckwith served as a volunteer founder and
subsequent executive director of People First of Tennessee, Tennessee's
self-advocacy organization run by individuals with intellectual
disabilities.
She has served as an
Adjunct Professor of Special Education at George
Peabody College
at Vanderbilt University and Middle Tennessee
State University.
She has provided consulting services extensively across the United States
in areas of self-determination, community organizing, and leadership
development. Dr. Beckwith also serves as an expert witness in
matters related to special education and disability law.
About The Arc of Texas
The Arc of Texas is the oldest
and largest nonprofit, volunteer organization in the state committed to
creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the
choices which affect their lives. The Arc supports families, advances
public policies, provides training programs, and builds a statewide
network of advocates.
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